Moscow is the capital of Russia, one of the largest cities in Europe, and the heart of Russia's thriving performing arts culture. The city boasts a plethora of theaters including the Bolshoi Theater, the Maly Theater, and the Moscow Art Theater.

What are the Benefits or Drawbacks of Staying at a Hotel Near the Moscow Art Theater?

If you stay at a hotel in the 'boulevard ring', you'll have easy access to major attractions such as the Bolshoi Theater, Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, and, just across the Moskva River, the State Tretyakov Gallery. Being in the heart of the city does have a downside, though: traffic is heavy and you must pay for parking.

What Do I Need to Know About Moscow Art Theater?

As a cheaper alternative to the Bolshoi Theater, you can enjoy some good productions at the Moscow Art Theater. Tickets can be bought directly from the theater, concert hall box offices, or at kiosks called Teatralnaya Kassa. In the 1980s, the theater split into two troupes, The Chekhov Art Theater and Gorky Moscow Art Theater.